1916 Illinois gubernatorial election
Lowden: 40-50% 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne Democratic Frank Orren Lowden Republican The 1916 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1916.Incumbent Democratic Governor Edward Fitzsimmons Dunne was defeated by Republican nominee Frank Orren Lowden.Primary elections were held on September 13, 1916.No candidates stood in the Progressive primary, and the Progressive Party did not put forward a candidate in the general election.